The Scottsdale Unified School District has announced the findings of the Arizona Auditor General's recently released report on district spending during the 2022-23 school year.

One of the key highlights of the annual financial report is an increase in classroom spending, which now accounts for 71.3% of the district's overall spending. Specifically, 54.6% of district funds are allocated toward instruction, with an additional 11.2% dedicated to student support.

Notably, while statewide expenditures on classroom instruction saw a decline last school year, SUSD invested in increasing such expenditures, showcasing its commitment to prioritize resources where they matter most: directly into classrooms.

Furthermore, the report reveals that SUSD invested $15,636 per student, a figure that surpasses the state average by 25%.

The auditor general's report also sheds light on the experience level of SUSD staff, with its teachers averaging 14.3 years in the classroom. The report found that 83% of SUSD’s teachers have been teaching for four or more years. The student-to-teacher ratio stands at 16.4:1.

"We are grateful to our voters, who continually support our vision of engaging all students in worldclass, future-focused learning,” said SUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel. “The overrides they endorse enable us to maintain our focus on supporting teaching and learning in the classroom."